Definitions
borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
Word origin
From Middle English pown, from Anglo-Norman poun, paun (“footman”), from Late Latin pedōnem (“pedestrian”), derived from Latin ped- (“foot”). Doublet of peon.
Used in a sentence
“All our jewellery was in pawn by this stage.”
“Redeem from broking pawn the blemish'd crown.”
“As therefore the morning devv, is a pavvne of the evenings fatneſſe, ſo, O Lord, let this daies comfort be the earneſt of to morrowes, […]”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Chess piece”4 letters
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